The Middle East has become an increasingly important place in the minds and concerns of the English-speaking world. This volume, originally published under the title Jerusalem Arabic, is the gold standard for anyone beginning to learn the Arabic spoken by Palestinians, or those who live in Syria or Lebanon.

Written in transcription using the Roman alphabet, the Levantine Arabic, or Jerusalem dialect, is a central Middle Eastern dialect and is recognized by Arabs virtually anywherein large part due to the Palestinian diasporaand a good choice for anyone wishing to learn a base Arabic dialect. Enhanced by audio MP3 filesavailable for free download at www.press.georgetown.eduEastern Arabic provides the best available structured introduction to the essential features and vocabulary of spoken Palestinian Arabic.